Record #:

43582

Author(s):

Steve Dembickie ; John Klecker

Abstract:

This article is discussing the capturing and execution of a rebel spy in the setting of the Evan Mill Complex. This explanation of events comes from Wm. H. Eaton of company B, 17th Massachusetts Regimen, stationed at the Evan Mill Complex in 1864. While protecting the plantation the company had received word about an unknown individual sneaking around the property. When trying to catch the individual they escaped into a nearby swamp. In the middle of the swamp was a small piece of land covered in tall grass and after searching this area the individual could not be found. In an attempt to look for the man two members of the company began making noise to try and scare the man out. Reports say that the man rose out of the water and was quickly captured. Found on the man was an oiled piece of silk that had a detailed drawing of the Evan Mills Complex which shoed their fortifications. The man was later brought back to New Bern and put on trial which led to his execution.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 25 Issue 1, 2018, p38-39

Subject(s):

Civil War--New Bern ; Civil War History--Confederate Army ; Civil War--union camps--North Carolina ; Civil War--spies